Zambia - Obtain License for Drilling or Bore Holes Construction
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ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person
- To apply for a hazardous waste license in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Water Resources Management Authority of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
- Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Fill the application form provided to you in the office after understanding the guidelines properly, find the form here form.
- Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
- Authorities will visit the facility and inspect for standards and other requirements that are being followed.
- After inspection if the authorities are satisfied with the standards that are followed a quotation or invoice for license will be provided to the applicant.
- Pay as per the details mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
- The applicant gets the license in 30 days.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- Completed and signed form (Application to drill a borehole).
- Proof of consent from the landowner or certified title deed or letter of property sale.
- Domestic users: A sketch map or sitemap covering a radius of 30 meters showing property boundaries, road, distance from septic/pit latrine or any other potential pollution source.
- Non-Domestic users: A borehole site investigation report containing the planned location, existing boreholes within 250m, distance from any pollution source, proposed depth of borehole and casing diameter.
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot Nos. LN-385-7 & LN-385-8
Alick Nkhata Road
Longacres
P.O. Box 51059,
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 251 934/ 0974 606 743
Contact link.
EligibilityEdit
- A person or any company having required documents is eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be a bona fide national of the country.
FeesEdit
- Application fee: K 250.
ValidityEdit
- This licence is valid as stated in the license.
Documents to UseEdit
- Application form.
Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- Processing time is around 30 days.
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InstructionsEdit
- The license will be cancelled if provider is caught guilty of one of the following:
- Giving false information.
- Transferring license without approval.
- Failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
- Failing to comply with provisions of the WSS Act or license conditions.
- Failing to provide WSS service according to SLG.
Required InformationEdit
- Name(s) of applicant(s)
- Certificate of incorporation No. (if applicable)
- Type of facility(if applicable)
- Notification address
- Area to be licensed
- Other relevant info supporting the application
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The license allows the holder to construct boreholes in the area permitted in the license.
Information which might helpEdit
- Environmental Protection and Pollution Control Act of Zambia link.
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
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External LinksEdit
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